Category: Independent Calendar

  • Assessment available on Sandy Hook beach fill

    The National Park Service has completed its review of the public comments that were received on its Environmental Assessment evaluating the placement of beach fill at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. The project involves the placement of 250,000 cubic yards of sand along beaches between beach areas "c" and "e" in…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Many people, just like this girl, were “clowning round” at the Firemen’s Fair in Navesink Thursday.

  • Bayshore Gospel Center to hold three-band event

    Bayshore Gospel Center will hold a musical event Aug. 24 from 1-6 p.m. at the minipark, West Front Street, Keyport. The free event will include performances by three bands. For more information, call Michael at (732) 842-7624.

  • Registration under way for ‘Mom or Dad and Me’

    Registration is being accepted until Sept. 6 for "Mom or Dad and Me" for 2-year-olds sponsored by the Hazlet Recreation Commission. The program will be seven Mondays beginning Sept. 9, 10-11 a.m. Cost is $80 for nonresidents and $40 for residents. A $5 late fee will be charged for registering after Sept. 6. The program…

  • ‘Walking the Mourner’s Path’ to begin Sept. 23

    ‘Walking the Mourner’s Path’ to begin Sept. 23 Trinity Episcopal Church, Ryers Lane and West Court, Matawan, will offer an eight-week program "Walking the Mourner’s Path" Mondays beginning Sept. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be a fee to cover program materials. The program is a Christ-centered support system for individuals who are grieving. Classes…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Kevin Feeney and his son, Andrew, 8, make a sand sculpture while participating in the Memoria Project sand sculpture tribute to Sept. 11 at Sandy Hook Saturday.

  • Brookdale early child care orientation Aug. 20

    Brookdale early child care orientation Aug. 20 The early child care education and training coordinating council at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will sponsor an "Early Child Care Orientation" Aug. 20 from 6-9 p.m. The free program will be held at Brookdale’s Asbury Park location at 601 Grand Ave. Early child care professionals…

  • Wireless phone drive now under way

    Verizon Wireless Communications Store, in conjunction with 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is holding a wireless phone drive as part of its "HopeLineSM Phone Recycling Program," until Aug. 31. Phones may be dropped off locally at the Verizon store at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, and EpiCenter, 310 Route 36 east, West Long Branch. For each phone…

  • Fashion show to benefit Republicans, charities

    Valerie Niess will be the fashion coordinator for "A Parade of American Styles," a fashion show and dinner sponsored by Bayshore America. The event will be held tomorrow from 6-8:30 p.m. at Lakeside Manor. Proceeds will benefit Bayshore America’s activities which include financial aid for Republican candidates, and support for local causes and benefits. For…